Kaikoura in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kaikoura in october 2025
The weather in Kaikoura in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
27%
10%
7%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
27%
11%
10%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
29%
13%
10%
Weather at 3am
50°F
53%
24%
13%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kaikoura in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kaikoura in october.
The climate of Kaikoura in october is tolerable
The weather in october in Kaikoura is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 4 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in september there is an average of 2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite cool in this location october, but it is bearable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Kaikoura is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kaikoura in the month of october with a maximum record of 77°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 6 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 19% of time.
On this month of october, day length in Kaikoura is generally 13:13. Sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset is at 19:48.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.
Kaikoura: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in november to Kaikoura. more information
October: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in october, there are destinations with better weather than Kaikoura:
In october, Auckland, Tauranga, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel and Hamilton have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kaikoura in october
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.48km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:35 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:48 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:13 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kaikoura in october 2024:
41°F to 58°F
56°F to 63°F
40°F to 50°F
49°F to 67°F
58°F to 65°F
58°F to 70°F
47°F to 59°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
50°F to 68°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
47°F to 54°F
47°F to 59°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 59°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 65°F
61°F to 70°F
43°F to 56°F
40°F to 52°F
47°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in october
Cities near Kaikoura:
| Nelson Lakes in october | tolerable weather |
| Blenheim in october | tolerable weather |
| Picton in october | tolerable weather |
| Nelson in october | tolerable weather |
| Christchurch in october | tolerable weather |
| Wellington in october | tolerable weather |
| Akaroa in october | tolerable weather |
| Porirua in october | tolerable weather |
| Abel Tasman National Park in october | tolerable weather |
| Westport in october | tolerable weather |
| Takaka in october | tolerable weather |
| Paraparaumu in october | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Kaikoura
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Weather data for Kaikoura in october:
Weather data for Kaikoura for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kaikoura. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kaikoura can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kaikoura.